Description
Delicious Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake with zesty lemon and fresh blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix well and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form a crust.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Fold in the blueberries gently to avoid breaking them.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool in the oven for about an hour. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint or a dollop of whipped cream for added appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lemon, blueberry, dessert, baking